challenger

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The 78-year-old's sole challenger Mohamed Farah Samatar got 2.19% of the vote, in a poll boycotted by most of the opposition.

From BBC • Apr. 11, 2026

We have also heard from the largest general-merchandise retailers that they are seeing broader and stronger growth from what they call challenger brands, such as private labels.

From Barron's • Apr. 9, 2026

Price, 31, returns to Wales on Saturday to defend her WBA, IBF and WBC belts against challenger Stephanie Pineiro at the Utilita Arena.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

Raising its recommendation to outperform from neutral on the stock’s recent weakness, the investment bank publishes a note highlighting what its analysts call the challenger telco’s compelling value proposition.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 24, 2026

He was already facing a challenger from outside and would not tolerate the presence of another lone male.

From "Pax" by Sara Pennypacker